1902 Presentation Cabine w/ H.S.M. On Chamber Question

KDsportster · 11-24-2015, 08:47 AM

Looking through my Lugers at Random book and came across this on page 79, has it even been determined whose Initials this presentation piece was made for, I know this book is dated and thought maybe new information has been acquired .

Edward Tinker · 11-24-2015, 11:34 AM

Ralph Shattuck always said it was Hiram Maxim - he told me he picked it up as one of his first large purchases

Besides the story, there is no documentation that I know of that states who this presentation was made for....

here it is for sale at rock island
http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/65/lid/1626
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DavidJayUden · 11-24-2015, 12:35 PM

Someone ground off part of the stock lug? Geez...
dju

KDsportster · 11-24-2015, 02:41 PM

Thanks Ed, that's who came to mind for me also .Hiram Stevens Maxim. H.S.M. How about H.C.R. On the next page got any idea on that one ?

Edward Tinker · 11-24-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KDsportster

Thanks Ed, that's who came to mind for me also .Hiram Stevens Maxim. H.S.M. How about H.C.R. On the next page got any idea on that one ?

No, that one goes past me, let me check my notes

DonVoigt · 11-24-2015, 07:54 PM

HCR = High Commissioner for Refugees; current usage.
Who's initials, no idea.

Norme · 11-24-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KDsportster

Thanks Ed, that's who came to mind for me also .Hiram Stevens Maxim. H.S.M. How about H.C.R. On the next page got any idea on that one ?

Hi Kerry, If you ever come across one with N.D.R., let me know, I might be interested.
Regards, Norm

Mauser 712 · 11-25-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KDsportster

Thanks Ed, that's who came to mind for me also .Hiram Stevens Maxim. H.S.M. How about H.C.R. On the next page got any idea on that one ?

HCR (Henry Caldwell Roan) Luger Carbine #9112C. In 1888, Reynolds (tobacco company) formed a formal partnership with Mr. Will and the company bookkeeper (Secretary Treasurer), Henry Roan. Reynolds served as President with 75% ownership, and Mr. Will and Henry Roan divided the remainder.

Knowledge is King,
Albert

11-24-2015, 08:47 AM	#1
KDsportster User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NewJersey Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1902 Presentation Cabine w/ H.S.M. On Chamber Question Looking through my Lugers at Random book and came across this on page 79, has it even been determined whose Initials this presentation piece was made for, I know this book is dated and thought maybe new information has been acquired .

11-24-2015, 11:34 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Ralph Shattuck always said it was Hiram Maxim - he told me he picked it up as one of his first large purchases Besides the story, there is no documentation that I know of that states who this presentation was made for.... here it is for sale at rock island http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/65/lid/1626 . . __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-24-2015, 12:35 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Someone ground off part of the stock lug? Geez... dju

11-24-2015, 02:41 PM	#4
KDsportster User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NewJersey Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Ed, that's who came to mind for me also .Hiram Stevens Maxim. H.S.M. How about H.C.R. On the next page got any idea on that one ?

11-24-2015, 07:54 PM	#6
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	HCR = High Commissioner for Refugees; current usage. Who's initials, no idea.